Comparative phenotypic and genetic relationship assessment of Nigerian indigenous goat breeds using morphometric traits and growth hormone gene markers

Agricultural Sciences 2026 Open access

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Authors: E. A. Rotimi
DOI: 10.22620/agrisci.2025.47.003
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Abstract

This study assessed the phenotypic and genetic relationships among three Nigerian indigenous goat breeds, Sahel (SAH), Sokoto Red (SOR), and West African Dwarf (WAD), using morphometric traits and growth hormone (GH) gene markers. Body weight (BWT) and body linear measurements, including height at withers (HW), body length (BL), heart girth (HG), paunch girth (PG), and ear length (EL), were recorded to evaluate phenotypic diversity. Significant differences (P

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Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock Livestock Farming and Management Livestock and Poultry Management

Publication details

Journal / source
Agricultural Sciences
Volume
17
Issue
47
Pages
23–33
Publication date
10 January 2026